Sexual Murder 44 Years Ago: Setback for Investigators - Germany’s 1981 cold case haunts investigators after DNA fails to crack Sonja Hurler’s murder
In 1981, Sonja Hurler, a young woman from Kempten, vanished on the night of July 4–5 after a disagreement with her mother. Her body was discovered three months later, indicating she had been sexually assaulted. The case remains unsolved to this day.
The investigation into Sonja's murder has faced several setbacks. DNA screening in 1981 did not yield a match, and more recently, in 2022, DNA evidence found at the scene did not match any of the 300 men tested. Despite these challenges, police have declined to comment on whether a school festival held near the crime scene in the Thingerbezirk district has provided new leads.
The case has been active for over four decades, with investigators continuing their efforts to bring justice to Sonja and her family. The community has long been affected by this unsolved crime, and any new information is eagerly awaited.
The murder of Sonja Hurler in 1981 remains an open case. DNA evidence has not yet led to a conviction, and police are tight-lipped about potential leads from a nearby festival. The investigation continues, and the community hopes for a resolution to this decades-old mystery.
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